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Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

It's high time I put together another teacher meet...

I recently found the Franz Mayer gallery/museum near Bellas Artes...a lovely little place with a cafe in a courtyard in this fabulous 17th century building. Come and enjoy conversation, coffee, and fine art if the idea grabs you.

Sunday, July 22nd, 1 PM. Franz Mayer Museum is at Av. Hidalgo #45 Col. Guerrero. Closest metro stop is Bellas Artes.

thelmadatter · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: classy

mmmmmm... not sure I can handle all that class (you can take the girl outta Jersey...) Laughing

But being the good trooper that I am, Ill give it a shot.

jillford64 · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 397 Location: Sin City

This looks lovely and I would like to go, but...I am in the US for a short vacation until the 28th. Crying or Very sad

MO39 · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

The Franz Meyer is my favorite museum in Mexico City, and its courtyard is a true "remanso de paz"in that very hectic part of the city. Too bad I won't be able to attend the July get-together there since I won't return to the DF till September or early October.

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Excellent place. I`ve had the Mayer Gallery high on my must do list. Will be there without Yogi Bear.

danielita · Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 281 Location: SLP

I can't believe it!! I am NEVER in DF, but I happened to have been there a few days ago and I am gone again! I miss all the fun. Sigh...some other time....

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

What a nice little get together on a lazy Sunday. Franz Mayer is a great spot to enjoy a quiet courtyard and fine art, away from the bustle of Bellas Artes just across the street. Pictures to be posted soon.

Next one will be nacorific, instead of classy...I promise. Wink

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Pictures, as promised.

The Franz Mayer museum is in an old building in the centro historico. I believe it served as quarters for the clergy to the attached church.

The cafe abuts a central courtyard with a fountain and gardens. Very refreshing.

We were 5 to attend this outing. The cafe offerings are little more than sandwiches, coffee, and desserts but we enjoyed it.

One of the features this month is a stunning silverworks display. I've seen fine works in Taxco, but today's fare put even that to shame.

Other displays were more historical...17th century items attached to the church, including many other silverworks, furniture, and paintings.

MO39 · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:37 am Post subject:

Thanks for the great photos, Guy. When I get back to Mexico, I'm going to look into doing volunteer work at this wonderful museum. Even if they don't take me on, I'd be happy to give an informal tour of my favorite parts of the permanent collection to anyone who's interested.